World War I Timeline by Maddie Deisner

June 28, 1914: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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The spark that ignited World War I was when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip. This led to many alliances made and the start of WWI.

July 28, 1914: Austria declares war on Serbia

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After the assassination, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914. This was a huge dispute that ended the Austro-Hungarian empire.

Sept 5, 1914: First battle of the Marne

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The first battle of Marne pushed Germany back, saving the capital city of Paris from getting captured. This war allowed the French to continue in war.

May 7, 1915: Sinking of the Lusitania

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The Lusitania was a British ship that carried rifle ammunition and shells. The German U-boat torpedoed and sank the Lusitania. This boat also held people, 1,195 died.

Jan 17, 1917: The Zimmerman telegram

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The telegram was written by the German. It was a coded message sent to Mexico, proposing an alliance against the U.S. This would be used if the U.S. entered the war against Germany. In return, Mexico would take over Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.

March 8, 1917: Russian Revolution

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The Russian Revolution of 1917 led to Russia's withdrawal from World War I. The Bolshevik Revolution in November overturned the interim government, setting the stage for the establishment of a communist government led by Vladimir Lenin.

Nov 11, 1918: Germany agrees to armistice

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The armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed on November 11, 1918. This ended World War I. Germany pulled out their troops, lost thousands of weapons, railroads, wagons, etc.

June 28, 1919: Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, officially ending World War I. The treaty made heavy reparations and many losses to Germany. One of the biggest sacrifices was territory.

April 6, 1917: America declares war

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America declared war to Germany. Thousands of U.S. men were being drafted into the military and sent to hardcore training. Women who wouldn't typically wouldn't work, were sent into factories to provide people with resources. Children also had to help out.

Jan 8, 1918: Wilson announces 14 points

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President Wilson set down 14 points with the intentions of peace after WWI. These points include; trade equality, ending of secrete treaties, and alliances, freedom of the seas, and the League of Nations.